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					</table><p>SJVN Green Energy (SGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of <a href="https://sjvn.nic.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SJVN</a>, has invited bids for the manufacture and supply of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules with a capacity of 376.60 MW for the <a href="https://www.guvnl.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GUVNL</a> (Phase-XIV) solar power project.</p>
<p>The last date to submit bids is June 11, 2024. Bids will be opened on the same day.</p>
<p>The bidding process will have two stages, with the first involving the submission of techno-commercial bids, followed by a price bid in the second stage. A reverse auction will then determine the successful bidder.</p>
<p>To participate, bidders must have an annual average turnover of at least ₹4.8 million ($58,824) per MW for the total quoted capacity over the last three financial years. Their net worth must be positive for the preceding financial year and two of the three preceding financial years.</p>
<p>Bidders must also be listed in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) published by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (<a href="https://mnre.gov.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MNRE</a>). They must have a proven track record, having supplied solar PV modules of 330 Wp or above, with a cumulative capacity of at least 30 MW in the last seven years. At least one such supply order should be of 10 MW or higher capacity.</p>
<p>The capacity allocated will be in multiples of 94.15 M, with the maximum allocated to a single bidder being the full 376.60 MW capacity.</p>
<p>Bidders must furnish an earnest money deposit (EMD) of ₹29.8 million ($3.65 million) for each 94.15 MW multiple. The EMD for the full capacity is ₹119 million ($14.60 million) for the 376.60 MW.</p>
<p>Earlier this year, SGEL <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/sjvns-subsidiary-invites-bids-for-1-96-gw-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids for the manufacturing and supply of solar modules of a 1,960 MW<sub>dc</sub> capacity to be used in solar power projects in various states of India.</p>
<p>Recently, Swelect Energy Systems, Grew Energy, and ReNew Photovoltaics were <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/swelect-grew-renew-win-secis-auction-supply-400-mw-solar-modules" target="_blank" rel="noopener">declared</a> winners in Solar Energy Corporation of India’s auction to manufacture, test, package, forward, supply, and transport 400 MW domestically manufactured solar modules.</p>
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SJVN’s Subsidiary Invites Bids for 377 MW of Solar Modules


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					</table><p>SJVN Green Energy (SGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of <a href="https://sjvn.nic.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SJVN</a>, has rolled out a tender for the supply and installation of Balance of System (BoS) packages, including power evacuation infrastructure and comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&amp;M) services for three years for 400 MW of solar photovoltaic power projects across four locations in Maharashtra.</p>
<p>The last date to submit bids is May 14, 2024. Bids will be opened on the same day.</p>
<p>The 400 MW solar capacity encompasses four separate projects &#8211; a 160 MW project in Dhanora village of Hingoli district, an 80 MW project in Jambheore village of Jalgaon district, and two 80 MW projects in Khandali village of Latur district.</p>
<p>SGEL has already signed long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (<a href="https://www.mahadiscom.in/en/home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MSEDCL</a>) to sell power from these projects.</p>
<p>The successful bidder will be responsible for land development, design, procurement, erection, testing, supply, installation, civil and electrical works, statutory approvals, commissioning, and performance testing on a turnkey basis.</p>
<p>However, SGEL will provide the solar PV modules as “free issue material” to the contractor, who will handle the loading, transportation, unloading, and storage of the modules.</p>
<p>An earnest money deposit of ₹63.7 million (~$764,000) must be submitted for the 160 MW project and ₹31.8 million (~$381,000) each for the 80 MW projects.</p>
<p>Bidders must have experience developing grid-connected solar projects, with at least one project of 10 MW or higher capacity successfully operating for over three months.</p>
<p>Alternatively, they can cite the experience of executing large industrial projects in sectors such as power steel, oil, and gas, petrochemical, fertilizer, cement, and coal mining, including coal handling plant or any other process worth at least ₹960 million (~$11.5 million) for the 160 MW project, and ₹480 million (~$5.8 million) for the 80 MW projects.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the financial criteria mandate is an annual average turnover of at least ₹960 million (~$11.5 million) for the 160 MW project and ₹480 million (~$5.8 million) for the 80 MW projects.</p>
<p>The net worth must be positive during the financial year (FY) 2022-23 and should also be positive in two of the three previous years.</p>
<p>The successful contractor will have 370 days to complete the work after the contract is awarded.</p>
<p>Recently, SGEL <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/sjvn-green-jv-assam-discom-renewable-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">formed</a> a joint venture with Assam Power Distribution Company to execute and develop energy projects and parks.</p>
<p>Previously, it <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/sjvn-green-100-mw-solar-rajasthan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to commission a 100 MW solar power project in the Didwana-Kuchaman District of Rajasthan and its O&amp;M for three years.</p>
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SJVN Green Floats BoS Tender for 400 MW Solar Projects in Maharashtra


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					</table><p>SJVN Green Energy (SGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of <a href="https://sjvn.nic.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SJVN</a>, has signed a power usage agreement (PUA) and power purchase agreement (PPA) with Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services (<a href="https://energy.rajasthan.gov.in/ruvks/#/home/dptHome" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RUVITL</a>) for the supply of 600 MW of solar power for 25 years.</p>
<p>The PUA entails the supply of 500 MW of solar power from SGEL’s 1 GW Bikaner solar power project at a tariff of ₹2.57 (~$0.0311)/kWh. SGEL had <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ntpc-sjvn-nhpc-nlc-ircon-win-iredas-5-gw-cpsu-auction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">won</a> the project capacity in the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency’s auction for 5 GW of grid-connected solar projects (Tranche-III) under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Program (Phase-II).</p>
<p>The PPA involves the 100 MW solar power to be supplied at a tariff of ₹2.62 (~$0.0317)/kWh from the project SGEL <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/mahindra-susten-sael-avaada-winners-ruvnls-1-gw-auction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">won</a> in Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam’s auction to supply 1 GW of power from state transmission utility (STU)-connected solar power projects in the state.</p>
<p>The 1 GW Bikaner solar power project is claimed to be the country&#8217;s largest single-location project, and it is being developed at the Banderwala village in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The project will cost an estimated ₹54.91 billion (~$663.63 million) and is expected to be commissioned by September 30, 2024. It would generate 2,454.84 MU in the first year of operation and 56,474 MU over 25 years.</p>
<p>With the recent PUA with RUVITL, SGEL has not secured the supply agreement for the entire 1 GW capacity of the project; the other two beneficiaries include <a href="https://uppcl.org/uppcl/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation</a> for 200 MW and <a href="https://pdd.jk.gov.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jammu and Kashmir Power Corporation</a> for <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/sjvn-green-signs-power-solar-project" target="_blank" rel="noopener">300 MW</a>.</p>
<p>The 100 MW capacity under the PPA is being developed on 387.56 acres of land of Sambhar Salts at Nawa, Rajasthan, leased to SGEL for 28 years.</p>
<p>The estimated cost of the project is ₹5.5 billion (~$66.47 million) and is expected to be commissioned within 18 months.</p>
<p>The project developed on a build-own-operate basis is expected to generate 252 MU in the first year and 5,866 MU over its 25-year project lifetime.</p>
<p>Recently, SGEL <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/sjvn-50-mw-solar-project-assam" target="_blank" rel="noopener">broke</a> ground for its 50 MW solar power project at the Sitalmari village of Sonitpur district in Assam.</p>
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SJVN Inks Agreements to Supply 600 MW Solar Power in Rajasthan


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					</table><p>In a first-of-its-kind transaction undertaken by a public sector undertaking, <a href="https://sjvn.nic.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SJVN</a>, a joint venture between the Government of India and the state of Himachal Pradesh, secured ₹100 billion (~$1.2 billion) construction financing facility to fund its upcoming renewable energy projects.</p>
<p>The financing was raised by <a href="https://www.db.com/index?language_id=1&amp;kid=sl.redirect-en.shortcut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deutsche Bank</a>, <a href="https://bank.sbi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State Bank of India</a>, <a href="https://www.pnbindia.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Punjab National Bank</a>, <a href="https://bankofindia.co.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bank of India</a> and, Mitsubishi and United Financial of Japan Financial Group (<a href="https://www.bk.mufg.jp/global/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MUFG</a>) Bank.</p>
<p>SJVN undertook the initiative to secure the funding through its subsidiary SJVN Green Energy, with State Bank of India Capital Markets (<a href="https://www.sbicaps.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SBI CAPS</a>) acting as the sole advisor and arranger for the transaction.</p>
<p>The construction financing request is said to have received tremendous response from lenders and was over-subscribed.</p>
<p>The facility will be of a revolving nature and would allow SJVN to draw down funds on an ongoing basis as per the construction requirements of its projects. This is expected to enable the fast-tracking of its under-construction renewable energy projects and contribute to India’s target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030.</p>
<p>“We are exhilarated to have secured this facility from five leading banks, which underscores the financial community&#8217;s recognition of our commitment to a greener and more sustainable future,&#8221; said Nand Lal Sharma, Chairperson and Managing Director.</p>
<p>He said the construction financing facility will be deployed strategically to develop solar and wind energy projects across India. These projects will create employment opportunities, boost the local economy, and contribute significantly to harnessing renewable energy.</p>
<p>The company’s renewable energy portfolio stands at 5,090.5 MW, out of which 179.5 MW is under operation, 1,860 MW is under construction, and 3,051 MW is under various stages of implementation.</p>
<p>SJVN Green Energy also received the go-ahead to form a joint venture with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company to develop 5,000 MW renewable energy projects. This is in addition to another joint venture between the company, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, and Navyuga Engineering Company to execute the development of the 1,878 MW Oju Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh.</p>
<p>The company is also in joint ventures with Nepal Electricity Authority &amp; GMR Energy and Assam Power Development Company to implement the 900 MW Upper Karnali Hydro Electric Project and 1,000 MW renewable energy projects, respectively.</p>
<p>Last month, SJVN <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/sjvn-bids-to-acquire-solar-projects-in-assam" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to purchase or lease up to 1,000 acres of land in Assam for 28 years to develop 200 MW of solar power projects.</p>
<p>In June, the company also <a href="https://mercomindia.com/sjvn-bids-1-5-gw-renewable-energy-storage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to select renewable developers for the supply of 1,500 MW of power from interstate transmission system-connected renewable energy projects with energy storage capacities across India.</p>


SJVN Secures ₹100 Billion to Fund the Construction of Renewable Projects


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					</table><p>SJVN Green Energy (SGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of <a href="https://sjvn.nic.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SJVN</a>, has invited bids from contractors to set up a 15 MW floating solar project at Nangal Pond in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh.</p>
<p>The project should be commissioned within 540 days from the work order. The successful bidder must provide comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&amp;M) for three years.</p>
<p>The last day to submit the bids is September 15, 2022. Bids will be opened on the same day</p>
<p>Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit of ₹11 million (~$137,460). The cost of the bidding documents is ₹10,000 (~$125).</p>
<p>The contractor&#8217;s scope of work involves end-to-end delivery of the commissioned project to SGEL. This includes design, engineering, procurement of equipment and material, testing, installation, erection, commissioning, performance demonstration, and operational acceptance of the floating solar project on a turnkey basis.</p>
<p>Bidders must have completed one solar project of 12 MW, two projects of 7.5 MW each, or three projects of 6 MW each in the last seven years. During the last seven years, they should have completed at least one year of O&amp;M for a 4 MW solar project.</p>
<p>Bidders should also have an award for a floating solar project on an engineering, procurement, and construction basis of at least 1 MW during the last seven years.</p>
<p>The average annual turnover of the bidders in the last three financial years must be ₹300 million (~$3.75 million). Their net worth must be positive during the last financial year. Out of the last three financial years, the net worth should be positive for a minimum of two years.</p>
<p>Bidders must have a working capital capacity to have a cash flow of at least ₹2.5 million (~$31,238)/MW, as per the immediately preceding audited balance sheet.</p>
<p>They must submit a certificate from the bank, ensuring they have sufficient funds to provide a bank guarantee amounting to ₹1.5 million (~$18,743)/MW of total capacity.</p>
<p>In July, SGEL <a href="https://mercomindia.com/daily-news-wrap-up-sjvn-issues-tender-floating-solar-project/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issued</a> a notice inviting tender for the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of a 90 MW floating solar project at Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh.</p>
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